March is Women’s History Month. Officially established by Congress in 1987, it is an annual celebration in the United States that honors the contributions and achievements of women throughout history.
Women have long played a pivotal role in exposing corruption, advocating for justice, and safeguarding the public interest. This Women’s History Month, WNN honors some of the courageous women whistleblowers who risked their careers, reputations, and even personal safety to reveal the truth. Their bravery has not only led to groundbreaking changes but has also inspired future generations to stand up against misconduct.
Dr. Marsha Coleman- Adebayo had the courage to sacrifice her career in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in order to speak out against vanadium poisoning in South Africa. She exposed environmental problems in South Africa that were allegedly caused by an American company and not being addressed by the EPA. Knowing the problem could be resolved, she voiced her concerns for an investigation.. However, she was dismissed and faced backlash from her superiors.
In 2000, she won her discrimination case and also managed to advocate for a whistleblower protection law called the No Fear Act. The No Fear Act requires federal agencies to take accountability for violations of anti-discrimination and whistleblower protection laws by publicly posting data related to complaints.
Dr. Coleman-Adebayo spoke about the experience she had, saying “I...
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